Equity Research Analyst – Japanese Equities

Overview

In this role you will develop and defend differentiated bottom-up investment ideas on Japanese equities to support client portfolios. You will conduct proprietary research through meetings, calls, and data analysis to form high-conviction views and long-term catalysts. You’ll build deep company and market expertise, translate analysis into actionable recommendations, and collaborate with portfolio managers to incorporate ideas. You will work in a collaborative Global Equity team focused on rigorous valuation and independent thinking, with opportunities to impact portfolio construction and strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options when possible
• opportunity to grow
• inclusive culture
• global team exposure

Responsibilities

• Generate differentiated bottom-up investment ideas across the Japanese equity market for client portfolios
• Conduct proprietary research via management meetings, industry calls, channel checks, conferences, filings, and data analysis to form insights
• Develop deep expertise on Japanese companies, industries, and market dynamics and identify catalysts and value drivers
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Translate fundamental analysis into clear investment recommendations for portfolio decisions
• Partner with portfolio managers to move ideas from research into portfolios
• Assess investment opportunities through valuation, competitive analysis, and risk assessment
• Communicate insights through written notes, presentations, and discussions with colleagues and clients

Key requirements

• equity research, buy-side, or sell-side experience with direct coverage of Japanese equities
• strong understanding of the Japanese equity market, governance, and drivers across sectors
• ability to generate, structure, and defend ideas supported by rigorous fundamental analysis
• advanced accounting, valuation, and financial modeling capabilities
• experience conducting company research through meetings, earnings analysis, and independent channels
• strong academic credentials in finance, economics, accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred
• ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable investment recommendations
• excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Japanese is essential
• critical thinker and self-starter with attention to detail and quality outcomes
• comfortable collaborating with portfolio managers while progressing work independently
• curiosity about applying AI to improve workflows with sound judgment

• critical thinking
• clear written and verbal communication
• team collaboration
• financial modeling
• scenario and sensitivity analysis
• valuation techniques

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